LUCAS COUNTY
Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commissio
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All parks are managed by Metroparks Toledo and are open daily,
Email: https://www.fallentimbersbattlefield.org/contact-us/
Website: http://www.fallentimbersbattlefield.org
Hours: 7am-Dark, daily (free admission). Virtual tours for all 3 locations and special events provided by the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission
Fallen Timbers Battlefield National Historic Site
4949 Jerome Road, Maumee, OH 43537
The Fallen Timbers Battlefield National Historic Site is the serene and pristine site of one of the top three battlefields in the United States, saved from development by preservation efforts spearheaded by the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission. In the 1794 Fallen Timbers Campaign, General Anthony Wayne led the U.S. Legion, Kentucky Militia and Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes against a Native confederation of tribes led by Chiefs Blue Jacket, Little Turtle and Tarhe, among others, and British/Canadian Militia. The final battle took place near present-day Maumee, OH on Aug. 20, 1794, and the Legion forces prevailed, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Greenville and bringing peace to the Ohio frontier that would last for over a decade.
Fort Miamis National Historic Site
4010 Michigan Street, Maumee, OH 43537
The Fort Miamis National Historic Site is the location of a British fort built on the banks of the Maumee River just prior to the Battle of Fallen Timbers in August 1794. The fort was besieged by General Anthony Wayne and his forces following the Battle, leading to a historic stand- off with British forces trapped inside. The Fort was also instrumental to British/Native forces in the siege of Fort Meigs during the War of 1812. Portions of the earthworks that supported the fort are still present today.
Fallen Timbers Monument Site
5601 Anthony Wayne Trail, Maumee, OH 43537 via Fallen Timbers Lane
The Fallen Timbers Monument site, overlooking the beautiful and historic Maumee River, contains memorials dedicated to all combatants who participated in this important battle. The site is also connected by a bike and pedestrian bridge from the Fallen Timbers Battlefield National Historic Site.
Heritage Sylvania
5717 Main St., Sylvania, OH 43560
Phone: 419-517-5533
Email: https://heritagesylvania.org/about-us/contact-us/
Website: https://heritagesylvania.org/
Heritage Sylvania brings history to life across three unique sites. Step into the Lathrop House, the only Underground Railroad station in Northwest Ohio open to the public, explore the Historical Village with its original and replica 19th-century buildings, and tour the Cooke-Kuhlman Home, the early 20th-century home and office of Dr. Uriah Cooke and his family. Through hands-on programs, interactive exhibits, and special events, we create meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity and connect people of all ages to Sylvania’s rich history.
Holy Toledo History Tours, Inc. (a virtual museum)
Email: https://www.holytoledohistory.com/contact
Website: https://www.holytoledohistory.com/
Immerse yourself in the Toledo story and make your memories in the Glass City with any of our self-guided GPS audio tours. Explore Northwest Ohio history, from Fallen Timbers and the Northwest Indian War to the Unholy Toledo gangster era. Our self-guided audio tours can be enjoyed while walking or driving, on your own, or with a group. Each tour covers many of the area’s noteworthy landmarks, famous people, and stories of our exciting past. Join your host, award-winning author Tedd Long, for an immersive experience. Each tour is like a moving podcast—focused on our fascinating local history.
Maumee Valley Historical Society, Wolcott House Heritage Center
1035 River Rd., Maumee OH 43537
Phone: 419-893-9602
Email:
Website: https://www.wolcotthouse.org/
Hours: (Museum) April-Dec., Sat. only 11am-1:30pm; Group Tours by appointment
The Wolcott House Heritage Center will enhance the knowledge of the Maumee Valley through inclusive storytelling ensuring visitors are inspired to learn about everyday life in 19th Century Ohio.
National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605
Phone: 419-214-5000
Email:
Website: https://nmgl.org/
Hours: Mon.–Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon–5pm. The last time to board the Schoonmaker is 4 pm. (Museum closed on Tuesdays November - April). Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Eve.; Col. James M. Schoonmaker & Tug Ohio are open May - October.
Explore the National Museum of the Great Lakes, where nine immersive galleries, hundreds of artifacts, two historic ships, and ever-changing exhibits invite you to trace centuries of culture, exploration, industry, innovation, recreation, and shipwreck stories along Toledo’s waterfront.
Toledo-Lucas Public Library Main Branch
325 Michigan St., Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: 419-259-5200
Email:
Website: https://www.toledolibrary.org/localhistory/
Hours: Mon.–Th., 9am-8:30pm; Fri./Sat., 9am–5:30pm; (Closed on Sunday)
The Main Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is famously home to several historic vitrolite glass murals depicting scenes of art and innovation in the Art Deco style. The branch also features permanent exhibits dedicated to Nancy Drew and Dr. Seuss, sculptures by Dale Chihuly, and hosts a variety of temporary exhibits throughout the year. Check toledolibrary.org for the most up-to-date information on exhibits and events occurring at Main Library.
Toledo History Museum
425 N St Clair St, Toledo, OH 43604 (in the Valentine Building)
Phone: 419-215-2437
Email:
Website: https://toledohistorymuseum.org/
Hours: Sat., noon-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm
The Toledo History Museum is a nonprofit membership organization which cares for, showcases, interprets and shares authentic pieces of Toledo and U.S. history to tell the story of Toledo and its people. Our goal is to help our community build a sense of excitement for local history and stewardship of our legacy for generations to come by offering programs, exhibitions, publications and digital media that are accessible to all. Our research volunteers serve people from throughout the U.S. each year, from schoolchildren working on history projects to PhD students writing dissertations to filmmakers researching documentaries.
Toledo Police Museum
2201 Kenwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43606 (in scenic Ottawa Park)
Phone: 419-720-2485
Email:
Website: https://www.toledopolicemuseum.com/
Hours: Sat., 10am-4pm, with the exception of holiday weekends. For group tours, please send an email request to
Toledo’s Attic (a virtual museum and service of the Ward M. Canaday Center, University of Toledo Libraries)
Phone: 419-530-4497
Email:
Webite: https://toledosattic.org
Launched in 1997, Toledo’s Attic is a virtual museum focusing on the commercial, industrial, and social history of Toledo, Northwest Ohio, and the Maumee Valley from the late 19th through the late 20th centuries. It features historical essays, research articles (in Northwest Ohio History), photo galleries, interactive media, videos, virtual exhibitions, and other resources intended for teaching, research, and preparing students for Ohio History Day and other events. Toledo’s Attic continues to invite contributions of historical essays and photographs related to regional history within its original scope.
Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections
University of Toledo Libraries
2801 W. Bancroft St., MS-509, Toledo, OH 43606
5th floor, William S. Carlson Library
Phone: 419-530-4480
Email:
Website: https://www.utoledo.edu/library/canaday/
Hours: We accept research appointments Mon.-Fri., 8am-4:15pm (closed at noon for lunch).
The Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections serves as the institutional memory of the University of Toledo as well as the repository for the personal and organizational records of the people and industries of Toledo and Northwest Ohio, with particular focus on the glass industry and disability history.
Waterville Historical Society
401 Farnsworth Road, Waterville, OH, 43566
Phone: 419-265.4871 (Wakeman Archival Research Center)
Email:
Website: https://www.watervillehistory.org/
The Waterville Historical Society collects, preserves, provides access to, interprets and fosters an appreciation of history that has an impact on the Waterville, Ohio and surrounding area.